OCALA, FL – Earlier this afternoon units responded to Sutton Place Apartments in reference to a 15-year-old male victim being struck by gunfire. Upon arrival, responding patrol officers performed life-saving measures to the victim until EMS arrived. The victim was then trauma alerted to a local hospital where he later succumbed to injuries sustained from the gunshot wound.
This is currently being investigated as a homicide and the investigation is active and ongoing with the OPD Major Crimes Unit. No suspects or further information at this time.
If you have any information pertaining to this incident please contact OPD Major Crimes at 352-369-7000.
